Major problems with Microstudio - solved!

[DJLiveMike]

Please be patient..here is my situation.

First, hardware. I use a MediaFORM standalone CD duplicator with (1) Plextor 12/20Plex reader and (2) Yamaha 4416 writers. I use this specifically because it can handle CD+G's and because with a simple SCSI connection it transforms from a standalone duplicator to peripheral drives on my computer. The CD-ROM drive in the computer itself is just a simple ATAPI and not useful in Karaoke situations, so its nice to be able to reroute the drives on the duplicator through the computer.

Second, software. For creating, customizing, remastering and recording, I use a product called Dart Pro98, from DARTECH, Inc. This software does anything and everything I can think of when it comes to audio tracks, however it is worthless for Karaoke. That is why I searched long and hard before finding MTU. I purchased Karaoke Home Producer, Microstudio, and Vogone in the hopes that I could create, customize, and record Karaoke CD's.

Third, the problem. I downloaded all the software, following the instructions explicitly. I decided to try the Microstudio first and I tried to play a CD+G in the Plextor drive. The audio came on for about 1-2 seconds and the words never popped up and just like that, my whole system locked up. I couldn't even CTRL-ALT-DEL to end the task. I had to shut the system down manually. I decided to try again, only this time using the Yamaha drive...same result. Within two seconds of the audio starting the whole system locked up. The same thing happened when I tried to play back a karaoke song I created in Karaoke Home Producer. I was able to import the lyrics, import the music and sync the two together, but as soon as I tried to play it, LOCKUP! The only bright spots thus far are that Vogone seems to work and within Microstudio, the customization process works. It seems my big problem is the ability to play CDG files, either from the hard drive or from disc.

Any explainations?